Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

New Penn mentorship program focuses on shaping Black doctors

Master’s student Dennis Mashindi of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the Hinkson Holloway program, a collaboration between PSOM and the College of Physicians to mentor young Black men who want to pursue a career in medicine.

A band seated on stools performs to a small audience in WXPN’s studio.

WXPN’s Black Opry Residency reclaims Americana as the inclusive genre it can be

In collaboration with Black Opry, WXPN invited six Black Americana musicians to participate in a week-long residency in Philadelphia.

Shaping policy to measure and improve equity in health care systems

Small changes in health care processes can make profound shifts in equity and inclusion. Those steps matter not just for gender and LGBTQ equity and inclusion, but in equity for patients of all racial and cultural backgrounds.

Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn

Carolyn Lazard’s “Long Take,” a new immersive art installation at the Institute of Contemporary Art, explores themes of accessibility and chronic illness using an unseen dance performance.

Zhanar Beketova, Krista L. Cortes, Nesha Subramaniam, and Sharon Smith hold hands at the podium

2023 Women of Color at Penn Awards

The 36th annual Women of Color at Penn award ceremony celebrated the achievements of women of color at Penn and in the broader community, highlighting this year’s theme of self-care and healing.

How gross inequalities in institutional wealth distort the higher education ecosystem and shortchange the vast majority of middle- and lower-income undergraduates

Penn is noted for its pledge to contribute $100 million over 10 years to renovate decrepit Philadelphia schools, potentially assisting a more diverse student body.

#GoWokeGoBroke: really?

According to a 2014 meta-analysis by Katherine Klein of the Wharton School, studies indicated that there was no business case for or against appointing women to corporate boards.

Awards shows have been criticized for their lack of diversity for years. Why are they so slow to change?

Jasmine Henry of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Grammys honor Black artists just enough to say that they did, not enough to produce truly equitable results.

Penn medical student featured in Time Magazine for highlighting Black, female physicians in new book

Third-year med student Jasmine Brown at the Perelman School of Medicine explores the untold 150-year history of Black female physicians in her new book, “Twice as Hard.”

Crime is skyrocketing in Black neighborhoods. Here’s how to fix it

Penn’s medical schools are noted for their efforts to increase Black representation in the students accepted and the professional personnel hired.

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